How far is it from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common?

The distance between Forest Gate and Plumstead Common is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common?

The drive from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common?

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Plumstead Common from Forest Gate?

Plumstead Common lies roughly to the south-east of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Plumstead Common?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); A126, South Ockendon (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8720.

Forest Gate Plumstead Common

Distance: 10 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common takes about 30 min via A12. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 10 mi

1 Depart left onto Moore Walk 162 yd
2 Turn right onto Woodgrange Road 150 yd
3 Turn right onto Forest Lane 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Leytonstone Road 138 yd
5 Continue left onto The Grove 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Broadway 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
8 Continue slightly left onto High Street 136 yd
9 Continue left onto High Street 1 mi
10 Enter rotary left 5 yd
11 Exit rotary left 156 yd
12 Keep slightly right 139 yd
13 Merge slightly right onto Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach 4 mi

14 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
15 Enter rotary left onto Shooters Hill Road 25 yd
16 Exit rotary slightly left onto Shooters Hill Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Charlton Park Lane 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Ha Ha Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Nightingale Place 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Plumstead Common Road 1 mi
21 Arrive onto The Slade

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The return trip from Plumstead Common to Forest Gate covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Charging points along the way

836 chargers

Moto Thurrock Services, ThurrockMoto Thurrock Services, Thurrock, RM16 3BG350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
A126, South OckendonA126, South Ockendon, England, RM16 6HH250 kW
Masthead Close, DartfordMasthead Close, Dartford, England, DA2 6QF250 kW
The Liberty Shopping Centre, RomfordThe Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford, RM1 3JT250 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Greenwich Pier
Ferry Terminals
Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Woolwich Ferry North Pier
Ferry Terminals

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Plumstead Common → Sidcup5 mi · 15 min Plumstead Common → Peninsula5 mi · 15 min Plumstead Common → Lessness Heath4 mi · 10 min Plumstead Common → Longlands, Greater London5 mi · 15 min Plumstead Common → New Cross, Greater London6 mi · 20 min Plumstead Common → Chislehurst7 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common?: The distance between Forest Gate and Plumstead Common is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common?: The drive from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Plumstead Common from Forest Gate?: Plumstead Common lies roughly to the south-east of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Plumstead Common?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Plumstead Common, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); A126, South Ockendon (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8720.

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